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A three-day Dream Camp organised by Panasonic, the sponsors of the Indian National Team kicked-off in Shillong Meghalaya on Monday (July 23). The Camp intends to provide aspiring footballers an opportunity to learn the finer aspects of the game and improve themselves technically which will give them an oppportunity to represent India in the future. Twenty eight junior players within the age group of 12-15 will be participating in the Camp.
This Camp will include intensive training sessions, cool downs, in-classroom learning, videos, time for socializing and other football experiences. Former National Coach Savio Medeira will oversee the technical aspects of the camp along with AIFF Contracted Coach Francisco Costa da Bruto and Coach John Kenneth Raj.
Former AIFF Player-of-the-Year Gourmangi Singh, National Team striker Sushil Kumar Singh and former India International Renedy Singh will also be sharing their knowledge and experience. The training sessions will be held at the FIFA Artificial Turf.
Kushal Das, General Secretary, All India Football Federation said: “I thank Panasonic for their significant contribution in our efforts to improve football, both on and off the field. The continuous support from a brand like Panasonic encourages and ensures interest in the game. We are pleased to be associated and supported by Panasonic to help promote and take Indian football to the next level.”
Talking about the Dream Camp, Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director, Consumer Product Division, Panasonic India, said the Camp will be a rewarding experience for aspiring young footballers. “Panasonic has been playing a significant role in promoting football in India through its partnership with the All India Football Federation. This extraordinary Dream Camp would be a rewarding experience for the aspiring young footballers and give them a chance to get game tips from professional players. It will also seek to set participants up for future success and encourage the spirit of football in the country.”
Former India International Renedy Singh felt the Camp will help the youngsters to get first-hand information on various technical aspects. “This Camp is a wonderful platform for the youngsters to learn football tactics from professionals and interact with them. This is a great opportunity made possible by Panasonic by organizing such a project,” he said.
